What is the cheapest way to get from Stuttgart to Esslingen?

The cheapest way to get from Stuttgart to Esslingen is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 40 and takes 2h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Stuttgart to Esslingen?

The fastest way to get from Stuttgart to Esslingen is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 50.

Is there a direct bus between Stuttgart and Esslingen?

No, there is no direct bus from Stuttgart to Esslingen. However, there are services departing from Stuttgart and arriving at Esslingen, Bahnhof via Uster, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Stuttgart and Esslingen?

No, there is no direct train from Stuttgart to Esslingen. However, there are services departing from Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Uster via Schaffhausen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.

How far is it from Stuttgart to Esslingen?

The distance between Stuttgart and Esslingen is 228 km. The road distance is 208.4 km.

How do I travel from Stuttgart to Esslingen without a car?

The best way to get from Stuttgart to Esslingen without a car is to bus which takes 2h 52m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 40.

How long does it take to get from Stuttgart to Esslingen?

It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Stuttgart to Esslingen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stuttgart to Esslingen bus from?

Stuttgart to Esslingen bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Stuttgart station.

Where do I catch the Stuttgart to Esslingen train from?

Stuttgart to Esslingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Stuttgart to Esslingen?

The best way to get from Stuttgart to Esslingen is to bus which takes 2h 52m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 100 and takes 4h 17m.

Where does the Stuttgart to Esslingen bus arrive?

Stuttgart to Esslingen bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Zürich Bus Station.

Where does the Stuttgart to Esslingen train arrive?

Stuttgart to Esslingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Schaffhausen station.

Can I drive from Stuttgart to Esslingen?

Yes, the driving distance between Stuttgart to Esslingen is 208 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Stuttgart to Esslingen.

Where can I stay near Esslingen?

There are 1242+ hotels available in Esslingen.

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There are 5 ways to get from Stuttgart to Esslingen by bus, train, car, plane, or tram

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1. Take the bus from Stuttgart to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2h 52m
CHF 32–40
Train
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Schaffhausentrain 87
2. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Ustertrain S9 / ...
4h 17m
CHF 41–98
Drive 208.4 km
1. Drive from Stuttgart to Esslingencar 208.4 km
2h 27m
CHF 35–50
Fly, line 18 tram
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane STR - ZRH
2. Take the tram from Zürich Stadelhofen, Bahnhof to Esslingentram
3h 40m
Train via Singen
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Singentrain Ic87 / ...
2. Take the train from Singen to Zürich HBtrain Ic
4h 29m
CHF 49–140

Stuttgart to Esslingen by train and bus

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Distance: 228.1 km
Duration: 2h 52m

What companies run services between Stuttgart, Germany and Esslingen, Switzerland?

GrandBus operates a bus from Stuttgart to Zürich Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost CHF 23–26 and the journey takes 2h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hauptbahnhof to Esslingen, Bahnhof via Schaffhausen, Uster, and Uster, Bahnhof in around 4h 17m.

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